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OCC Ventures

OCC Ventures

Backs University of Edinburgh associated companies through OCC Ventures with seed and Series A co-investment.

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OCC Ventures is the seed-to-Series A equity investment arm of Old College Capital (OCC), the University of Edinburgh's venture fund managed through Edinburgh Innovations. The program backs ambitious founders and technologies emerging from across the University of Edinburgh, with a stated mission of enabling positive impact at scale. OCC Ventures operates on a rolling, continuous basis with no fixe…

Seed-to-Series A co-investment of £150k–£350k for University of Edinburgh-associated companies, taking a 10–30% position alongside a lead investor at 5–10 new investments per year.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk